Vulcan XH 558 Threads (merged)
Anyone else noted that on the 'future' voting you can vote sequentially and there's no restriction on the number of times you can vote. 
So that result'll be an accurate reflection of the publics true opinion then ...
Needless to say, one was scrupulously fair in 'testing'
So that result'll be an accurate reflection of the publics true opinion then ...
Needless to say, one was scrupulously fair in 'testing'
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XH558 Appeal update
Ref spekesofltly's comments I thought a quick update for those who cannot visit the website, for whatever reason.
as from Thursday morning we needed around 130K with about 25-30K coming in daily this week, with four days to go we will get very close to the target, but will this be enough for the Trustee decisions?
All I kow is the closer we get the easier it is for the Trust to decide which way to go - so if you want to keep XH558 flying, for whatever the reason, make a donation.
as from Thursday morning we needed around 130K with about 25-30K coming in daily this week, with four days to go we will get very close to the target, but will this be enough for the Trustee decisions?
All I kow is the closer we get the easier it is for the Trust to decide which way to go - so if you want to keep XH558 flying, for whatever the reason, make a donation.
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I hope they pull through for the sake of the engineering staff and volunteers but a bit disturbing to see the good Dr stating it has just 2 years left even if they make it.
Has the fatigue life been gobbled up prematurely?
Has the fatigue life been gobbled up prematurely?
[QUOTE]For those interested the current amount donated as of 28th Oct is £326,428.[/QUOTE
And if Pleming was to donate his £73k salary to a good cause the target has been met!
And if Pleming was to donate his £73k salary to a good cause the target has been met!
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The whole operation should be staged in the West End, as it would be hailed as a great farce . I just feel sorry for all the truly dedicated personnel, air and ground, who might be on the street shortly.
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If the aircraft has just two years of flying left, then the annual cry for help will only be heard one more time. As the life span for the aircraft is now defined, then this is a different issue. Let's all contribute to make sure it does run its course. I have commented about the operation in the past, but have always commended the grass roots part of the team.
I would suggest that extending it's life (if at all possible) after the two year period has ended is not considered as the costs involved will be outside the capability of the operation. There are a number of Vulcans in the UK as we know. If the truth be known, we don't need any more Vulcan museum pieces. So, what to do with it? To Bruntingthorpe (if they want it) would be probably the best option where it could be kept in a taxiable condition. The guys at Bruntinghtorpe have a level of expertise that is rapidly dimnishing in a number of other areas. Please don't let it go overseas and end up like the Shacks at Paphos.
In two years let's give XH558 a home in the UK where it will be looked after, but only after it has given as many displays as possible to as many people as possible. There are already hundreds of thousand of people who would never have seen this aircraft flying if it hadn't been for the efforts and generosity of many dedicated people.
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I would suggest that extending it's life (if at all possible) after the two year period has ended is not considered as the costs involved will be outside the capability of the operation. There are a number of Vulcans in the UK as we know. If the truth be known, we don't need any more Vulcan museum pieces. So, what to do with it? To Bruntingthorpe (if they want it) would be probably the best option where it could be kept in a taxiable condition. The guys at Bruntinghtorpe have a level of expertise that is rapidly dimnishing in a number of other areas. Please don't let it go overseas and end up like the Shacks at Paphos.
In two years let's give XH558 a home in the UK where it will be looked after, but only after it has given as many displays as possible to as many people as possible. There are already hundreds of thousand of people who would never have seen this aircraft flying if it hadn't been for the efforts and generosity of many dedicated people.
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Am I missing something? Wasn't the plan to return her to flight for 10 years and now we're getting 4/5 maximum?
That being said and given the requirement to create a legacy museum on the Cold War, something which they patently don't have the funds even for that, where does TVOC stand on the legacy obligations? It was a condition of the HLF Grant if I recall.
That being said and given the requirement to create a legacy museum on the Cold War, something which they patently don't have the funds even for that, where does TVOC stand on the legacy obligations? It was a condition of the HLF Grant if I recall.
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In two years let's give XH558 a home in the UK where it will be looked after, but only after it has given as many displays as possible to as many people as possible. There are already hundreds of thousand of people who would never have seen this aircraft flying if it hadn't been for the efforts and generosity of many dedicated people.
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I have just come off the ‘phone to our Chairman of Trustees, and I was able to confirm that yesterday, the Trust was in receipt of over £57,000 in donations. I am delighted to let you know that the Board of Trustees now believes that the Appeal has sufficient momentum to raise the remaining £75,000 before the end of the month.
As the result, he has agreement of the Board of Trustees that the Trust has sufficient liquidity to continue to trade, and accordingly the notices to our employees have been rescinded
As the result, he has agreement of the Board of Trustees that the Trust has sufficient liquidity to continue to trade, and accordingly the notices to our employees have been rescinded
From their website. Total still says they are approx £75,000 short.
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conned yet again!!!!
Yes, we have fallen for it and we have been conned yet again!!
What did the ad say... something about the aircraft WILL BE GROUNDED FOR GOOD if we don't get £XXXXXX by the 28th October.
Did they get it? NO
Has it been scrapped NO
Has the project been saved yet again YES
Is Pleming still in a job YES
Utterly disgraceful and shameful. He should hang his head in shame.
JEM60 - it won't be October next year, it will be August/September next year.
Lister Noble - I admire your loyalty Sir, but I do feel that you should spend the money on yourself, and not give it to the good Dr every year.
What did the ad say... something about the aircraft WILL BE GROUNDED FOR GOOD if we don't get £XXXXXX by the 28th October.
Did they get it? NO
Has it been scrapped NO
Has the project been saved yet again YES
Is Pleming still in a job YES
Utterly disgraceful and shameful. He should hang his head in shame.
JEM60 - it won't be October next year, it will be August/September next year.
Lister Noble - I admire your loyalty Sir, but I do feel that you should spend the money on yourself, and not give it to the good Dr every year.
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Because Doctor Bob and the Trustees say so, despite saying something else previously.
Coincidentally with just a day to go they were almost exactly short of the same amount as they pay the good Doctor...
Coincidentally with just a day to go they were almost exactly short of the same amount as they pay the good Doctor...
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The BBC East Midlands News at 22:15 just reported tonight (Sunday) that its now safe for another years full display season
I can see the Beeb buying into this project, its better than East enders for drama
I can see the Beeb buying into this project, its better than East enders for drama